학술논문
Intravitreal bevacizumab associated with photodynamic therapy in a case of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy associated with choroidal nevus: A case report
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Medicine. Dec 01, 2017 96(52):e9400-e9400
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0025-7974
Abstract
RATIONALE:: Report the clinical findings and management of a case of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy associated with choroidal nevus which received combination therapy. PATIENT CONCERNS:: Decreased visual acuity in a woman with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy and choroidal nevus. DIAGNOSES:: Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy and choroidal nevus. INTERVENTIONS:: The initial visual acuity was 0.5. After the first treatment with photodynamic therapy, exudation and bleeding appeared around the lesion. After this, the patient received 3 doses of intravitreal bevacizumab. OUTCOMES:: After treatment with combination therapy, visual acuity, clinical and imaging findings improved, with no recurrence of exudation and bleeding. LESSONS:: Intravitreal bevacizumab as an adjunctive treatment after photodynamic therapy is a good option for patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy associated with choroidal nevus.